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Continuing with our Christmas topics (which we are really enjoying reading your responses to) we would now like to know:
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I normally have a good whisk(e)y, but TWS used to stock this Rum which was like Christmas in a glass!
How do you drink this? Cold/warm? Glass etc? And how long does it last once opened?
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By coincidence we had pineau des charentes at a friendās house a couple of nights ago. First time since I canāt remember when. They served it with ice and it went down very well. Donāt know when the bottle was opened but Iād say it was months rather than days and it seemed fine.
It depends on where I am, my dad, brother-in-law, she-is-not-called-mrs-Pig and her dad are all whisky drinkers so when either at home of family it usually ends up being a dram of something peaty. At home Iām (as discussed here) slipping further down this brandy hole Iāve found myself in.
That Pineau des Charentes does sound like something I need to invest in (although I echo @winechiefās questions!).
At home we would probably have had a Cognac / Armagnac or occasionally a Grand Marnier. Stick with the grape and not go for grain until the very last drop .
For the very last drop will probably be a cleansing ale. Refreshing, cold and a toss up between an IPA or small San Miguel or Stella. All depends if I am on my own for the cleanser. Current favourites are Dartmoor IPA or one of these as weāre just back from š“ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó “ó æ
For me Pineau des Charentes is best served chilled before a summer Sunday lunch.
(Pommeau, the Normandy equivalent, fills the same role)
A port glass or sherry copita would do the job.
Calvados would be my choice of nightcap, if the port had run out, that isā¦
Youāve just reminded me of those old sayings:
Beer on wine makes you fine, wine on beer makes you queer.
And
Beer on whisky makes you frisky, whisky on beer makes you queer.
Havenāt heard either for a long, long time, and not since queer had its more traditional meaning. But Iām not even sure if I have those right now. In German I think there is:
Wein auf Bier das rat ich dir, Bier auf Wein lass es sein.
So probably best just to stick to the grape anyway!
Anyone remember this (and a host of variations)?
Madeira (or PX).
Iām usually 3 sheets to the wind by the time any thought of a nightcap is mentioned and with the prospect of children waking up early, then it could potentially just make Boxing Day morning all that more difficult. Hair of the dog/many cups of coffee could be required to get through to lunchtime.
Hope to get a taste of this at some stage though as it is quite close to my heart
Stoneās Original Ginger Wine - reminds me of Christmas as a child, and we were allowed to have a small sip before bed!
I do love a glass/es of Pineau des Charentes; or if Iām feeling brave as a special treat, my real fave is a 50-50 split of whiskey-Drambuie on ice. The so-called āRusty Nailā. Iāll usually use Irish whiskey [Bushmills / Jameson]. An absolute dream of a late night drink in my book, which slips down oh so effortlessly; but itās pretty potent stuff for sure, and youāll certainly know about it in the morning.
Strangely too, a blast of ouzo on ice can also be very nice too; works very well with sweet stuff. But again, youāll certainly know about it in the morning!
Beer on wine makes you fine, wine on beer - steer well clear
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Pull the cork out with your teeth and neck itā¦ 
More seriously, I usually keep a bottle in the fridge and drink from a small wine or sherry glass. Itās very easy drinking! Iāve had bottles open for 6+ weeks in the fridge with no sign of deterioration. Itās pretty bomb proof I think and would probably last longer if I could keep my hands off.
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